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Joyo DC-15 settings

Sultans of Swing settings for Joyo DC-15

Dire Straits · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing" solo tone on a Joyo DC-15, set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

updated 2026-09-25

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Joyo DC-15 knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
6
Mid
4.5
Treble
7.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Use a fingerstyle technique for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on dynamic control to emphasize note separation.
  • Experiment with light palm muting for added articulation.

The original rig

What Dire Straits used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Joyo DC-15 actually has.

Guitar
1978 Fender Stratocaster
Amp
Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb
Gain
0
Bass
6
Mid
4.5
Treble
7.5
Presence
5
Reverb
3
Full Sultans of Swing tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dire Straits's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Joyo DC-15 settings for Sultans of Swing?

Set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.5.

Which pickup should I use for Sultans of Swing?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Dire Straits use on Sultans of Swing?

Guitar: 1978 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.